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Early mammal fossil skeletons had large eye sockets. What might this indicate about early mammals?
Options
A They were diurnal — active during the day
B They had poor vision
C They may have been active at night
Correct Answer
D They relied primarily on hearing
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Fossil skeletons show that early mammals had large eye sockets, which may have meant that they were active at night, as large eye sockets often indicate adaptation for low-light conditions.

Hint

Consider what large eye sockets suggest about activity patterns in low light.

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